#115Do you have AP language classes in your program? When do you begin focusing on the linguistic and cultural competence skills that students will need to succeed at this level? A Pre-AP or a scaffolded approach to skills and content is beneficial in the language learning process, fostering critical skills and mindsets early on. Whether students pursue a language at an advanced or AP level or not, these skills not only enhance and support academic success, but they also cultivate confidence and competence. We’ll take a look at how we can begin fostering these skills early on.Topics in this episode:Benefits of integrating Pre-AP strategiesBuilding Strong Language FoundationsCultivating Critical ThinkingIntegrating AP Themes in Lower-Level ClassesBeauty and AestheticsScience and TechnologyPersonal and Public IdentitiesFamilies and CommunitiesGlobal ChallengesContemporary LifeDifferentiation and InclusionBlog Post that brings all of these ideas together with examples.Let's connect! wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.